Apple iPhone 7 Plus Rose Gold First Impressions

It's here! It's here!!!!!!!!  My new phone is hereeeeee!!!

Confession Time...

I have a confession to make...  I cracked the screen on my last iphone. :( I know, tragic, right? I can't believe I did it! Actually... I can. (and I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner.) I'm clumsy ~ you know that. I drop my phone.... periodically.. But never had anything really happen to it and I was grateful. But this time it got a little chip on the front and a crack. I was very glad the crack really was just on the "white part" of the face of the iphone 6 and did not actually impede using the phone. 

Still, when my contact was up and I was eligible for a new phone, I was more than ready. 

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Repair cracked iPhone screen

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Should you get the iphone 7 or the iphone 7 plus?

I have another confession to make. When the "Plus" iPhones first came out, I thought they were a little ridiculous. Isn't it ridiculous that we would want or 'need' a phone that big? It seemed too big.

But as with most things, after some time passes you can see the value in it and eventually the elephant fades away and seems completely normal. 

I had to decide should I swallow my pride and get the 7plus or get the 7. Actually... it wasn't so much about that as I was concerned about functionality and practicality. I have dainty girl hands and I was afraid the phone would be just too big and cumbersome for my constant usage. I ordered a slim, cheap, clear case for the iphone 7 plus which came weeks before the phone and I could hold that in my hand to get the feel of it. That was a good measure. 

But really, to be honest, I went with theiPhone 7plus primarily for the dual lens camera. If it had been available in both sizes, I'm not sure which I would have chosen, but in retrospect I am glad I didn't have to make that choice as I am really happy with the iphone 7plus.

I love bringing my dslr with me traveling and I think the photo quality is incomparable. I have a Nikon d3200 which was an amazing gift that I loveeee..  As much as I love it, there are times that a dslr is just not convenient to have with you and you end up missing a great shot or capturing a moment you want to share with others. So, I thought this would be a great upgrade, having this better camera on my phone which I always have with me and soon the depth of field options will be great for when I'm really missing using that dslr. (auto correct keeps changing dslr to "dale" and its making me crazy!! arg!!)  

So of course, it's up to you which one you get and you have your own set of interests and reasons for deciding whichever way you do. But for me, despite being afraid of the size difference, I jumped in and bought the iphone 7plus mainly because of the dual lens camera, but now that I have it I am very happy with everything about it! Hooray!!

Clear iPhone 7 Plus Case

Nikon D3200 Red

How long did it take to receive the iphone 7 plus in Rose Gold?

So.... here's how my ordering process went. 

• Preorders for iPhone 7 andiPhone 7 Plus began on September 9th, 2016
• Official Launch Date for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus was September 16, 2016
• I placed my order for the iPhone 7 Plus on September 22, 2016
• My confirmation email said it would ship in 2-3 weeks and be delivered between October 17 - 21, 2016
• MyiPhone 7 Plus shipped on October 9, 2016
• I pre-signed for delivery and the iPhone 7 Plus was delivered on October 13, 2016. 

Not bad Apple, not bad. 

Sure, I would have liked to have received it even sooner. Who wouldn't? But ultimately, I think it was smart of them to over estimate the timing and then exceed the expectation they set by delivering a few days early. 

Very First Impressions:

1. It's heavy! Okay, it only weights 6.63 ounces. But the iPhone 6 was just 4.55 ounces, so it was a big jump for me. Obviously it should way more, it's a lot bigger! But that was my first thought. And now.. it just feels normal. Once again, the elephant has blended in. 
2. I love the Rose Gold!!! My last iphone was gold. Although it was gold, I always had it in a case, usually a wallet case, and so you couldn't really tell what color it was anyways. But since I have a clear case this time around, the tasteful Rose Gold color can really be appreciated. I like it a lot! :o)

​To Be Continued...

I have a lot of exploring to do. But I'm loving my new phone and the new iOS. It always takes a little adjustment, but there are great features and many more yet to discover. I'm excited to have more storage for photos, music, iMovie, so many possibilities, so little time! :p 

I'll update my impressions of this phone in the future, especially after doing some more travel and using it for travel photo and videos. 

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